Within Missouri’s rural communities, the idea of the arts strays from coverage of museums and galleries. In towns with populations of less than 5,000, arts scenes can look like grassroots folk groups, local community theater and children’s fashion shows. The arts act not only as a creative outlet for residents, but also a strong source of connection between community members.
Interviews with 12 editors and publishers of weekly newsrooms in rural Missouri show they’re doing more than just traditional reporting by covering arts events like festivals and plays. These newsrooms also create culture by participating in events, promoting local art and even hosting events using the influence of their local newspaper.
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